HARLEM, N.Y., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Legionnaires' disease lawyer Jory Lange is investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem that has sickened twenty-two people and caused the death of at least one person.  The Legionnaires' disease illnesses are clustered in five zip codes in Central Harlem:  10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039.

"The scary thing about Legionnaires' disease is that it spreads through invisible water vapor.  You can't see, taste, or smell the bacteria that cause it.  You can be walking by a building, breathing in water vapor, and be exposed to Legionella bacteria without even knowing it," says Legionnaires' disease attorney Jory Lange.

Central Harlem Legionnaires' Disease Investigation

New York City public health officials say they've tested building cooling towers in Central Harlem for Legionella bacteria.  Building owners with Legionella-contaminated cooling towers have been ordered to disinfect them within 24 hours.

Legionella bacteria can grow and multiply in warm water systems, like cooling towers on top of buildings, when cooling towers are not properly maintained.  Once Legionella bacteria grow in cooling towers, the cooling towers can then spread the bacteria over large areas through water vapor.  People who inhale water vapor from Legionella-contaminated cooling towers can develop Legionnaires' disease.  Especially if they are over 50 years old, have lung problems, have cancer, or are immunocompromised.

How Serious Is Legionnaires' Disease?

Most people who contract Legionnaires' disease will require hospitalization.  One in ten people who contract Legionnaires' disease die.

Is Legionnaires' Disease Preventable?

Yes, Legionnaires' disease is preventable.  Proper treatment and maintenance of the water in cooling towers and plumbing systems can prevent Legionella bacteria from growing and spreading.

About Legionnaires' Disease

Legionnaires' disease is a rare type of pneumonia with symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, chills headaches, and muscle aches. Occasionally, symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and confusion are experienced. Legionella become a health concern when they grow in human-made water systems. These bacteria thrive in water, especially hot water. Legionella is not spread from person to person. People become ill when they breath in mist containing the bacteria.

How a Legionnaires' Disease Lawyer Can Help

Our mission is to help families who have been harmed in Legionnaires' disease outbreaks.  And to prevent this from happening again.  Legionnaires' disease outbreaks occur when building owners fail to properly maintain their water systems.  When building owners cause Legionella outbreaks, we use the law to hold them accountable.

If you or a loved one contracted Legionnaires' disease, we can help. Call us for a free no obligation legal consultation at (833) 330-3663 or send us an e-mail here.

About the legal team:

Jory Lange with The Lange Law Firm, PLLC is one of the United States' leading Legionnaires' disease lawyers.  Mr. Lange represents families harmed in Legionnaires' disease outbreaks across the United States and has won millions of dollars for his clients.  Jory has represented injured New Yorkers in multiple Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in New York City.

Contacts
The Lange Law Firm, PLLC
Jory D. Lange Jr.
www.MakeFoodSafe.com
Candess Zona-Mendola
833.330.3663
candess@jorylange.com

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